【Sea and River Safety Discussion】Must seat belts be worn high and low?
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Must seat belts be worn high and low?
Fastening the seat belt high and low is a measure taken for risk control; in the event of an accident, it reduces the distance from the point of fall to when the seat belt is stretched taut, thereby reducing the impact force and lowering the risk of accidents. The one shown in the image, fixed to the steel beam, appears sophisticated and sturdy; however, since the detailed structure cannot be seen, it seems likely that the fasteners could come loose when falling downward. It seems less risky than using a life line or straps to secure something to the steel beam.
Hanging high and using it low can keep you safe; hanging low and using it high, if the length of the rope is greater than the height to the ground, it may cause you to die instantly.
Talking about results without mentioning conditions is just being rude
What to do if the conditions for putting high capabilities to use in lower-level tasks are not met?
There’s always a way, such as fall arrest devices and so on
According to the standards, it is advisable to hang it at a higher position and use it at a lower one; if the conditions do not permit this, then it can be hung at a lower position and used at a higher one